Speaker Series

In this panel, startup product managers share how they work and explore how their work differs from product roles in large companies.

Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Matt Blumberg, a serial entrepreneur who has founded and led multiple tech startups over the years.

Learn how product managers lead without authority — and pick up practical tips for driving impact across cross-functional teams.Got interested in product management but wondering how PMs lead when nobody reports to them? Join us for a fireside chat with Nick Katis, a veteran product leader, as he shares how product managers create impact through influence, not authority.

Nick will unpack what it really means to be the “glue” of a product team — aligning engineering, design, marketing, and stakeholders — and how this plays out across big and small companies, in both hardware and software. You’ll hear real-world stories and walk away with practical pro tips for aspiring product managers on leading cross-functional teams, building trust, and driving results without formal power.

Whether you’re exploring product management or already on the path, this session will give you concrete strategies you can apply right away.